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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 533.93 and 298.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 533.93 and 298.51 is: 447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 533.93 = 298.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/533.93 = 298.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 533.93 × 298.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 159,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,383.44/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.14

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